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Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and flown to The Hague at the request of the International Criminal Court for his deadly “war on drugs” campaign. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed Duterte’s transfer to face charges of crimes against humanity related to the drug war, marking a significant milestone for the ICC as the first Asian leader to be tried, demonstrating its commitment to pursuing justice globally. The arrest, despite legal challenges, has been lauded by human rights groups as a crucial step towards accountability in the Philippines and a recognition of the suffering endured by victims of the drug war.
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